NYC Gazette

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today in Amherst with Assemblymember Karen McMahon, announcing $1.5 million for the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village. They also visited the North Amherst Fire Company to discuss future community needs.

“Every year on my statewide tour I get to see the amazing things happening in our communities,” said Speaker Heastie. “Today, I’m honored Assemblymember McMahon invited me to visit the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village and meet with the incredible volunteer force at North Amherst Fire Company as they both work to make their community better each and every day.”

“I want to thank Speaker Heastie for joining us today to discuss the future of the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village and the North Amherst Fire Company,” said Assemblymember McMahon. “I remain committed to ensuring vital community organizations such as these have the funding required to expand their valuable programs and essential services and meet the needs of our growing community.”

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember McMahon visited the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, a museum and 35-acre historical campus located in the Town of Amherst. There, they met with Executive Director Dr. Carrie Stiver to discuss plans to expand the facility with a new building and exhibits. The announced $1.5 million will be used to preserve several historic structures dating back to the 19th century, add new exhibits, and create engagement spaces.

Additionally, Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember McMahon visited the North Amherst Fire Department, meeting with President Joel Smith. The North Amherst Fire Department is a volunteer fire company serving northernmost Amherst.